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There are few more controversial issues in the NBA today than the league’s take-foul policy. In a press conference on Friday, league commissioner Adam Silver revealed that he expects a major change in this respect in the near future. A take-foul play is defined by a defender intentionally fouling an opposing player to prevent a […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver held a press conference on Friday and as usual, the discussion centered around several polarizing subjects that will almost certainly put the high-ranking league executive into even more controversy among his naysayers. At this point, however, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is having none of it. In a rather surprising […]

There are now 15 Black head coaches in the NBA after the Los Angeles Lakers hired Darvin Ham, but Commissioner Adam Silver knows the work is far from over. Silver did express his delight that diversity is being embraced in the NBA and everyone given a fair chance with their skills; however, he shared his […]

On Thursday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that the league is indeed considering the possibility of shortening the season in order to address the injury concerns that have been an issue for nearly every single team. Former NBA champ turned ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson caught wind of the commissioner’s comments, and let’s just say he […]

In a perfect world, the NBA season would operate without injuries. With superstars sustaining season-ending injuries every year, it’s arguably the biggest problem that the league must try to alleviate. NBA commissioner Adam Silver was asked about the idea of shortening the 82-game season as one possible solution. While Silver admits that it’s been in […]

NBA fans have been clamoring for the addition of new expansion teams in the league for a long time now. With the league having been at 30 teams for a long time now, viewers want some change to spice things up. Adding two or four more teams to the fold will make the NBA watching […]

Adam Silver expressed concern about how many games star players are missing at the NBA’s Board of Governors meeting Wednesday. The commissioner cited an increase in injuries – like to Lebron James and Stephen Curry – and a lack of player incentives as the main contributors to the problem. His solution? Develop league-wide best practices […]

The Toronto Raptors are the only team in the NBA that isn’t based in the United States. This means that regulations, including those surrounding COVID-19, are different at Scotiabank Arena than at the rest of the stadiums. And, according to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, that isn’t changing just because the regular season is ending. Silver […]

While basketball fans watch the NBA playoff races start to take shape, baseball fans are feeling left out. The MLB lockout has officially caused the cancellation of regular-season games. With the league’s group of owners negotiating in bad faith with the players association and crying poor despite seeing tons of growth in the past years, […]

The Brooklyn Nets squeaked by the Milwaukee Bucks, 126-123. It was a whirlwind game with lots of insane plays by Kyrie Irving. Without Kevin Durant, Ben Simmons or Joe Harris, the diminutive star took on a mostly healthy Bucks squad and punished them time after time. Kyrie finished with 38 points, a season-high for the […]

Kemba Walker and the New York Knicks made headlines again on Wednesday after it was revealed that both camps had come to a decision to bench the veteran point guard for the rest of the season. While Walker did have a noteworthy stretch earlier in the season, this decision comes as no surprise considering how […]

Even NBA Commissioner Adam Silver can’t imagine the league without Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. He’s just not ready for it and he doesn’t want to think about it. Over the 2022 All-Star weekend, one of the biggest talking points was LeBron’s future. He welcomed the possibility of returning to Cleveland and opened up […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers executed a trade to get James Harden from the Brooklyn Nets, there were talks that Adam Silver could open an investigation about a possible tampering. After all, Daryl Morey and the Sixers have long shown interest in The Beard, and then Harden himself wanted to get out of Brooklyn amid a […]

There are winds of change blowing in New York. Governor Kathy Hochul lifted a mask-or-vaccine mandate for indoor businesses last week. Wednesday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and New York City Mayor Eric Adams both addressed the New York City COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place, which is keeping Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving from playing in […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is still unable to play in any home games at the Barclays Center due to New York City’s vaccine mandates. However, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has chimed in and believes that it’s not fair Kyrie can’t suit up yet away players are allowed to. Via Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic: […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has been a huge supporter of player empowerment in the league, but after seeing the whole James Harden-Ben Simmons situation and trade between the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers, he knew they have to find a way to improve the system. Harden and Simmons basically forced their way out of the […]

The 2022 NBA All-Star rosters were recently revealed, and as is tradition, fans were quick to point out what players were snubbed. Well, two more players are now being given the chance to take part in the All-Star Game this year, stepping in as injury replacements for the ailing Kevin Durant and Draymond Green. With […]

The NBA continues to be in absolute shambles due to COVID-19. Because of this, numerous superstars won’t be able to suit up on Christmas Day, including Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and possibly, Giannis Antetokounmpo. That being said, Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell offered a piece of advice to Adam Silver and the league […]

The NBA is in a precarious situation once again in light of the latest surge of COVID-19 transmissions. The league has already suspended several games in recent days to avoid further complications from the virus. Several players have already expressed their concerns. NBA commissioner Adam Silver already said they have no plans of postponing the […]

The COVID-19 outbreak within the NBA has put the entire season at risk. The NHL has already placed its season on hold until after Christmas and right now, NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league could also follow suit. The good news is that right now, Silver is adamant that the show will go on […]

Amid the vast escalation in positive cases of COVID-19, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has finally broken his silence on the league’s plans for the rest of the season. There had been some question into whether the NBA would pause or cancel the remainder of the season, but during an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews on […]

Amid a slew of COVID-19 cases from various teams, the NBA has given its teams ways of bolstering their lineups. Shams Charania reported that the NBA has implemented new rules allowing teams to sign extra players in case of an outbreak within the team. (via ClutchPoints on Twitter) BREAKING 🚨 Effective until Jan. 19, the […]

Enes Kanter has been a powerful voice advocating against China’s alleged maltreatment of Uyghur community, Tibet, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The Boston Celtics center has been been active on social media and in public displays to bring awareness to the issues he feels very strongly about. The Celtics big man recently appeared on CNN in […]

Ben Simmons was kicked out of the Philadelphia 76ers’ practice Tuesday after he did not participate to the ability Doc Rivers wanted him to. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver joined Malika Andrews on NBA Today and expressed how he wasn’t too pleased with the situation between Simmons and the Sixers. “It’s something you never like to […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver conducted a virtual press conference one day before the 2021-22 season tips off, and he was predictably asked about Kyrie Irving‘s anti-vaccination status that has caused the Brooklyn Nets to ban their star guard. Silver expressed hope that Irving eventually does receive the COVID-19 vaccine and rejoins his teammates on the […]

This offseason has been anything but quiet for the Philadelphia 76ers, to say the least. Following a premature exit in the postseason, there has been chatter of the Sixers breaking up their All-Star duo of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. For weeks now, Ben Simmons has made it clear he longer wants to remain with […]

NBA league commissioner Adam Silver is a visionary. The recent success of the play-in tournament has him feeling good about the major changes his office has and intends to implement in the coming years. As it turns out, this might just come in the form of a big-money in-season tournament that should pique the interest […]

The NBA commissioner needs to be as impartial as it gets when it comes to the franchises he oversees. Adam Silver has definitely been that, but he’s always been a New York Knicks fan at heart. Silver grew up in New York and would catch Knicks games alongside his father at Madison Square Garden. Back […]

LeBron James definitely ruffled some feathers via his comments about the play-in tournament earlier this season. The Los Angeles Lakers star was vocal about his feelings towards the newest league fixture, while adding some colorful words to emphasize his point. LeBron James on the play-in tournament: "Whoever came up with that s— needs to be […]

Former United States President Barack Obama has joined NBA Africa both as a strategic partner and minority owner, the NBA announced on Tuesday. Obama is no stranger to the game of basketball and has never been shy to discuss his interest in the game and the NBA in particular. In a statement, Obama said he […]

Amid the Covid pandemic, the NBA made a drastic move for the playoffs: play-ins. In 2020, the Portland Trail Blazers and the Memphis Grizzlies had a one-game showdown to clinch a playoff spot, which Portland would win. For 2021, it got expanded to a play-in tournament, featuring the seven-through-ten seeds of each conference. And now, […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley lost his cool at the end of the Western Conference Finals, blatantly shoving Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul in the back after the Suns point guard walked past him to head to the bench. It was a cheap shot and a dirty move that resulted in a one-game suspension […]

The NBA just unveiled its new logo commemorating the league’s 75th anniversary Season and, as always, fans immediately brought out their grills and started roasting the new-look design. Summertime is the perfect time to roast, right? Here’s a look at the brand new logo for the upcoming 2021-2022 NBA season – before we (I mean […]

Before the 2021 NBA Finals, it was not Chris Paul, Giannis Antetokounmpo or any player that made headlines. Instead, the story became Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor as they figured in some work issues with ESPN. Commissioner Adam Silver, for his part, couldn’t help but address the situation as well. For those who are unaware, […]

The NBA Draft lottery came and went on Tuesday night right before the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers faced off in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Some teams left ecstatic, and some left disappointed with where the ping pong balls landed for them. With Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, Jalen Suggs, and Evan […]

The Harlem Globetrotters want a seat at the NBA table. The Globetrotters wrote an open letter to Adam Silver with a request that they become an official NBA franchise. Via the Harlem Globetrotters’ official website: Based on what we’ve already proven, we can field a team of talent on par with the pros of today, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently went on an explosive rant criticizing the NBA for not listening on his concerns about injuries. In response, the league has released a statement regarding the truth about the slew of injuries this 2020-21 season. In the wake of Kawhi Leonard’s knee sprain that is said to rule […]

Game 3 of the Brooklyn Nets-Milwaukee Bucks series made headlines recently, but for the wrong reasons. It is after a security official ran to the court to break up an ensuing fight between Kevin Durant and PJ Tucker. In the process, however, Tucker was shoved and there was a lot of confusion as to who […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver, in accordance with the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers, took quick and abrupt action to separate incidents that occurred during both Game 2’s on Wednesday Night. On Friday, Silver reacted to both. The stories are well known by now unless you’ve been living under a rock. Russell Westbrook was exiting […]